Courses (7)

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your practice and make a significant impact in the lives of children with CAS. Enroll now in our Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Assessment and Diagnosis course and take the first step towards mastering this critical area of speech therapy. What you'll get: 2 Hours of PDH - Certificate of Completion included upon course completion Define and Distinguish CAS: Gain a clear understanding of CAS and learn to identify its unique characteristics, setting it apart from other speech sound disorders. Master Informal Assessment: Develop the skills to conduct dynamic motor speech assessments, understand diagnostic criteria, and confidently identify CAS in children. *Course will be available for 120 days from the date of purchase. **Course is housed and accessed on our BjoremU site.

Dive into the world of effective therapy for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) with our specialized course. Designed for speech-language pathologists, therapists, and educators, this course offers in-depth training on the latest and most effective treatment strategies for CAS. If you're committed to enhancing your therapeutic skills and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with CAS, this course is for you. What you'll get: 2 Hours of PDH - Certificate of Completion sent upon course completion Mastering the Cueing Hierarchy in DTTC: Learn to explain and implement the dynamic cueing hierarchy integral to Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) for more effective therapy outcomes. Understanding Motor Learning Principles: Delve into the components of motor learning principles and learn how to skillfully incorporate them into your therapy sessions for improved effectiveness. Movement-Focused Strategies: Gain expertise in unique strategies that emphasize movement over sounds in CAS therapy, enhancing speech motor coordination in affected children. *Course will be available for 120 days from the date of purchase. **Course is housed and accessed on our BjoremU site.

Add to your /ɹ/ therapy toolbox with this comprehensive course by Dr. Kelly Farquharson! In this recorded webinar, you will learn: The importance of facilitative contexts for achieving an accurate production of /ɹ/ How to build on a correct /ɹ/ once it is established. How to identify which contexts are facilitative, and what to do if you are working with a child who has no facilitative contexts.  This webinar provides practical tips and tricks to be applied in ALL settings! 1 hour PDH, Certificate upon completion *Course will be available for 120 days from the date of purchase. **Course is housed and accessed on our BjoremU site.

Selective Mutism (SM) is a complex, anxiety-based disorder that requires a comprehensive, individualized treatment approach. The DIR®-SM Program integrates the Developmental, Individual Differences, and Relationship-Based (DIRFloortime®) framework to support individuals with SM in progressing toward verbal communication. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the Functional Emotional Developmental Capacities (FEDCs) speaking hierarchy, guiding participants through each stage of communication—from non-speaking to verbal engagement. Participants will learn effective intervention strategies, including the Systematic Sound Sequencing Strategy (SSSS), which encourages sound production and two-way communication. Through this course, participants will be able to: 1.  Accurately identify the child's Functional Emotional Developmental Capacity with regard to their Selective Mutism 2.  Describe the most commonly occurring individual differences seen in children with Selective Mutism 3.  Develop a treatment plan to progress the child through the speaking hierarchy 4.  Implement activities from the DIR-SM card deck based on the capacity of the child Ideal for speech-language pathologists, therapists, educators, and caregivers, this course provides practical tools and techniques to empower children with Selective Mutism to progress toward confident verbal communication in various settings. *Course will be available for 120 days from the date of purchase. **Course is housed and accessed on our BjoremU site.

Are you looking for more therapy activity ideas using materials you already have?! THIS is the webinar for you!  Explore innovative approaches to transform your therapy practice beyond the traditional flashcards. This presentation delves into creative strategies that enhance speech and language therapy, while keeping the child engaged and looking forward to coming back to speech! Think of this course as your guide to FUNctional speech therapy activities. Create individualized speech therapy sessions that are fun, effective, and engaging.  From graduate students to experienced clinicians, discover how thinking outside the box can alter the therapeutic experience and engage children on a deeper level... leading to more SUCCESS in your speech therapy room!  1 hour PDH, Certificate upon completion *Course will be available for 120 days from the date of purchase. **Course is housed and accessed on our BjoremU site.

The efficacy of early intervention services is positively or negatively impacted by the degree to which caregivers are involved. In many instances, however, families are less than optimally engaged in the process, negatively impacting efficacy. This course is designed to address how clinicians may increase caregiver participation as well as present the challenges and solutions designed to foster maximal caregiver participation in early intervention services.   Learning Objectives: 1. Identify the impact of caregiver involvement on the efficacy of early intervention services. 2. Describe common challenges that hinder caregiver participation in early intervention. 3. Implement strategies to enhance caregiver engagement and maximize their involvement in early intervention services.   1.5 hours PDH, Certificate upon completion *Course will be available for 120 days from the date of purchase. **Course is housed and accessed on our BjoremU site.

Common pitfalls speech-language pathologists and parents make when trying to help a child with CAS can be avoided! Over the years, while working with families, therapists, and students, I have had the opportunity to compile the most common unknowns or mistakes made when it comes to a motor based therapy approach.  This presentation will cover the TOP 15 pitfalls in CAS treatment and how simple changes can change the direction of therapy and progress. These evidence-based tips will immediately change how therapists and parents think about their approach and decision making in therapy. Participants will leave with "AH-HA" moments and avoid these pitfalls when treating CAS. Join us for a fun, interactive session! What you'll get: 2 Hours of PDH - Certificate of Completion Describe why target selection is important and how it impacts the child’s progress Define prosody and describe how it impacts children with apraxia Tell how to incorporate parents/caregivers into therapy and when it is appropriate to send homework *Course will be available for 120 days from the date of purchase. **Course is housed and accessed on our BjoremU site.